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Bridging Community & Formal Healthcare

We, the community members of Kenya, recognizing the fundamental right to health and well-being for all, and acknowledging the existing disparities in access to quality healthcare services, established the Ustawi Initiative.

The Ustawi Initiative is a community-led health platform established by the community members of Kenya to bridge the gap between formal healthcare systems and the community, promoting preventive care, health education and equitable access to quality healthcare services.

Ustawi Initiative

Our Vision

To achieve a healthy, empowered, and resilient community where every individual has equitable access to quality healthcare services and information, leading to improved overall well-being and productivity.

Our Mission

To enhance community health outcomes through accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive health interventions, promoting health education, preventive care, and facilitating linkages to formal healthcare systems.

How We Serve the Community

First-line Health Support

Providing immediate health information, basic first aid, and guidance on common ailments.

Health Information Hub

Disseminating accurate and timely health information and promoting evidence-based health practices.

Advocate & Liaison

Representing community health needs to external stakeholders and facilitating access to resources.

Capacity Builder

Empowering community members with health knowledge and skills to take charge of their own health.

Community Mobilizer

Organizing and mobilizing community members for health campaigns and clean-up drives.

Data Collector

Gathering relevant health data to inform interventions while upholding data privacy and ethics.

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